BUS4410

Advanced programming for database applications IV

C-H Yeh

6 points
* One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives At the completion of this subject, students should be able to program reasonably large database software systems; use the dBase language to do this; understand the principal aspects of setting up a complete database software system; and produce a system of professional quality.

Synopsis This subject is designed for students who wish to extend their programming abilities in developing relatively large database software systems. A business software system of significant size will be developed in dBase. Topics to be covered include the dBase language and system parameters, structured program design, dBase procedures, screen layout and menu design, file maintenance, report design and reporting programs, order processing programs, stock control programs, system utilities programs, colour usage, program testing and debugging. It is expected that students will become experienced enough to develop business software systems of professional quality.

Assessment Practical work: 30%
* Examinations (2 hours): 70%

Prescribed texts

Yeh C-H Software development in dBase School of Business Systems, Monash U, 1998